JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
Bhvrtls SL002
What Buyers Say
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
The JLab JBuds Pods ANC earbuds are highly praised for their excellent value, offering a rich feature set at a budget-friendly price. Users consistently highlight the comfortable fit, long battery life, and good sound quality, though some note the ANC is decent but not top-tier. The JLab app adds customization options like EQ and touch controls, and features like wireless charging and multipoint Bluetooth are well-received. A few users mention the need to select the right ear tips for optimal sound and a minor app pairing quirk.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- ANC is decent but not top-tier
- Earbuds may fall out during activity
- App pairing quirk on iPhone
- Short USB-C cable included
- Need to select correct ear tips for optimal sound
Bhvrtls SL002
The AKG wired earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, especially bass, and good value for the price. However, several users report issues with the microphone, volume controls that malfunction when exposed to sweat, and occasional defective units. Overall, they are praised as a reliable replacement for the original earbuds that came with Samsung phones.
Pros
- Excellent bass and sound quality
- Great value for the price
- Good replacement for original Samsung earbuds
- Clear audio for music and calls
- Long cable length
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- Volume controls malfunction with sweat
- Occasional defective units
- Not comfortable for all users
- Limited noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | Bhvrtls SL002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem | — |
| Ear Tips | 3 sets of gel tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 117 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | 2022 in-Ear Headphones Wired Earbuds Stereo Headphones for Samsung Galaxy S10, S10E, S10+, S8, S8+, S9, S9+, Note 9- Designed 3.5 mm Jack with Microphone and Volume Buttons (Black) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 56 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Jlab App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Bhvrtls SL002
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Pricing
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
No current pricing available
Bhvrtls SL002
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 36 specs.
